Non-Traditional Students

Being Non-Traditional

Are You Non-Traditional?

• Attends part time for at least part of the academic year;
• Works full time (35 hours or more per week) while enrolled;
• Is considered financially independent for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid;
• Has dependents other than a spouse (usually children, but sometimes others);
• Is a single parent (either not married or married but separated and has dependents);
• Has been out of high school at least five years and whose high school class graduated at least five years ago;
• Hold a high school diploma from an accredited or approved high school or have satisfactorily completed the GED; and,
• Has earned fewer than 30 transferable semester credit hours.

All non-traditional freshmen must be screened for placement in learning support courses using a placement test administered by a USG institution and must meet USG criteria for exemption or exit of learning support in reading, English, and mathematics. For students transferring from a Commission on Colleges (COC)-accredited TCSG college, comparable scores from the TCSG college may be used according to guidelines issued by the USG chief academic officer.

As an alternative, an institution may allow non-traditional freshmen who have within the past seven (7) years posted SAT scores of at least 500 in both Verbal/Critical Reading and Mathematics or ACT scores of at least 21 on both English and Mathematics to exempt the placement test.

Real-World Learning

GGC offers a real-world education designed for real-world success. Not only do GGC professors bring their own professional experience to the classroom, but you'll gain experience here as well — through hands-on study, practical internships, study abroad and other experiential education opportunities.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions
Georgia Gwinnett College
1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: 678.407.5313
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Non-Traditional Transfers

Non-traditional transfer students are defined as individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

• Have been out of high school at least five years or whose high school class graduated at least five (5) years ago; and,
• Have earned thirty (30) or more transferable hours of college credit

Convenient

Located on University Center Lane in Lawrenceville, GGC is a convenient, accessible location, which will provide you with all the advantages of attending an accredited college close to where you are. Just 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, GGC is located in the heart of Gwinnett County — making it a great place to further your learning experience with a high-quality, four-year academic education that is both challenging and rewarding.

Affordable

As part of the University System of Georgia, GGC is committed to providing a high-quality, four-year public college education at an affordable cost. For students who qualify for financial assistance, the Office of Financial Aid will assist eligible students find the funding you need through the HOPE Scholarship, Pell Grant, loans or a combination of these and other resources.

Already in the workforce? Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement.

Learn more in Tuition and Fees.

Understanding

GGC understands the unique needs of adult learners, whether you are reentering college from a break or beginning classes for the first time. GGC offers:

• Flexible scheduling with evening and Saturday classes
• Quick decisions on transfer credits
• Comprehensive Student Success Programs to support academic excellence

Ready to Begin Your Education?

Let GGC help with a program designed especially for you.

Application Deadlines

For more information on applying to Georgia Gwinnett College, visit the Applying to GGC page.